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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.08, 3,433.62 and 1,369.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.08, 3,433.62 and 1,369.06 is: 1,889.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.08 : 3,433.62 = 1,369.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.08/3,433.62 = 1,369.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.08x = 3,433.62 × 1,369.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.08x = 4,700,831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700,831.80/2,488.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.34

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